Flowering Trees

The Flowering Trees draw visitors to the west-central portion of the Arboretum each spring. A fine specimen of pink flowering magnolia is maturing here. A more unusual tree is the Ussurian pear (Pyrus ussuriensis) planted in 1980 by Al Ferguson which is covered in white flowers every spring. More recently, shrub magnolias from the “Little Women” series ‘Jane’ and ‘Ann’ and star magnolia ‘Jane Platt’ have been added.

*This collection site is under construction. Thank you for your patience. Date: February 1, 2018.

Events

We are seeking images that convey the beauty of the Arboretum throughout the year. Photographers of all ages and talent are encouraged to participate! For more information and complete submission guidelines, click here.Click to share on...

Join us for a delicious bowl of soup, dipping bread and yummy dessert. Paul Sams from the Mid-Iowa Antique Power Association will join us to speak about antique tractors and other farming equipment in Iowa....

We are seeking images that convey the beauty of the Arboretum throughout the year. Photographers of all ages and talent are encouraged to participate! For more information and complete submission guidelines, click here.Click to share on...

Create a spring time accent for your door, wall, or table top using painted pine cone flowers. Sandy Gossman and Nan Bonfils will continue their recycling and reusing theme this spring by sharing how-to’s making pine...

Iowa Arboretum’s own Kevin Lantz and family members will be sponsoring this event for our 50th Anniversary! No cost this year, just free will donation! Come hungry and challenge Kevin to make a one-of-a-kind scrumptious...